Ep. 221: Trevor Reilly discusses A Wilhelm Scream's "Boat Builders"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2024

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

This week, A Wilhelm Scream guitarist Trevor Reilly sits in to discuss the creation of their fan-favorite 2013 single, “Boat Builders.” Trevor dives into the song’s seamless blend of metal, punk rock, and thrash, revealing how its diverse influences come together to create a powerful and unique sound. He also shares the personal connection behind the track, which serves as a love letter to their hometown of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Trevor opens up about his musical family background, including how his dad contributed guitar work to the track—a moment that was truly special for him. Listeners will get an intimate glimpse into the making of this iconic song and the heartfelt stories behind it, making this episode a must-listen for both longtime fans and newcomers alike. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes If you love Chris DeMakes A Podcast and you'd like to support the show AND get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:02.4	BAM, picture this!
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0:34.0	Hey everyone,
0:40.0	today's guest is Trevor Riley,
0:43.0	guitarist for the new Bedford, Massachusetts melodic hardcore band,
0:46.0	a Wilhelm screen.
0:48.0	Together we rip back the covers
0:50.0	and dive head first into the writing, recording and inspiration behind the fan favorite
0:56.0	song, Boat Builders, taken from their 2013 album, Party Crasher.
1:02.4	A Wilhelm Scream is one of those bands that begs the question.
1:05.2	Are they punk? Are they metal? Are they hardcore? And the answer is yes. All of the
1:11.5	above. Along with a whole bunch of awesomeness it was great to
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